Due to Trump, the Kingdom of Denmark changed its coat of arms
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Donald Trump's interest in purchasing Greenland has led to an update to Denmark's royal coat of arms. King Frederik of Denmark decided to alter the coat of arms to better reflect Greenland and the Faroe Islands. While this decision surprised some historians, others interpreted it as a rebuke to Trump.
Denmark's historic coats of arms primarily featured three crowns, symbols of the Kalmar Union that existed between Denmark, Norway, and Sweden from 1397 to 1523. These crowns are also recognized as significant symbols of Sweden. However, the new coat of arms replaces the crowns with brighter depictions of a polar bear and a ram, symbolizing Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
The update comes at a time of increasing tension in Denmark's political and economic relations with Greenland. Greenland's Prime Minister Múte Egede recently accused Denmark of genocide over forced contraceptive policies in the 1960s and 70s and has intensified calls for Greenlandic independence.
Donald Trump first expressed his interest in buying Greenland in 2019, which was met with widespread criticism and ridicule. Recently, he revived the idea, posting on his Truth Social website: "Greenland is an incredible place, and if it ever becomes part of our nation, people will greatly benefit from it. We will protect it and cherish it from the extremely hostile outside world. MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN!"
The Danish royal household explained that the new coat of arms was designed to "strengthen the prestige of the Commonwealth." They noted that the three crowns were removed as they no longer represent modern Denmark.
In his first official New Year’s address, King Frederik stated: “We are all one, and each of us is devoted to the Kingdom of Denmark. From the Danish minority in Southern Schleswig, even outside the kingdom, to Greenland. We stand together.” His words emphasized solidarity with Denmark’s autonomous regions.
The update comes at a time of increasing tension in Denmark's political and economic relations with Greenland. Greenland's Prime Minister Múte Egede recently accused Denmark of genocide over forced contraceptive policies in the 1960s and 70s and has intensified calls for Greenlandic independence.
Donald Trump first expressed his interest in buying Greenland in 2019, which was met with widespread criticism and ridicule. Recently, he revived the idea, posting on his Truth Social website: "Greenland is an incredible place, and if it ever becomes part of our nation, people will greatly benefit from it. We will protect it and cherish it from the extremely hostile outside world. MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN!"
The Danish royal household explained that the new coat of arms was designed to "strengthen the prestige of the Commonwealth." They noted that the three crowns were removed as they no longer represent modern Denmark.
In his first official New Year’s address, King Frederik stated: “We are all one, and each of us is devoted to the Kingdom of Denmark. From the Danish minority in Southern Schleswig, even outside the kingdom, to Greenland. We stand together.” His words emphasized solidarity with Denmark’s autonomous regions.
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